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Consumer Alerts

• Jan 11, 2012  Sound off on private student loans to the CFPB
  

  Whether it's two sentences or two pages, the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants to hear from you if…

• Jan 11, 2012  Guide offers tips on new light bulb rules
  

  Our friends at the Consumer Federation of America and Consumers Union have released a consumer guide to help consumers understand…

• Dec 22, 2011  Relief for homeowners with Countrywide loans
  

  Homeowners who were victims of mortgage discrimination will be entitled to hundreds or thousands of dollars of financial compensation from…

• Dec 21, 2011  More .coms, .nets, .orgs? FTC warns about potential for scams
  

  The Federal Trade Commission today sent a letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the organization…

• Dec 05, 2011  Heads up for tax changes
  

  The National Society of Accountants (NSA) offers this checklist of tax provisions slated for removal at the end of 2011…

• Nov 22, 2011  Holiday shopping tips
  

  The holidays are jolly if you take steps to control waste and overspending. Consumer Action provides these tips to help…

• Nov 21, 2011  Tips to consider before shopping on Black Friday
  

  For many, shopping on Black Friday has become as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey, with friends and families…

• Nov 03, 2011  Borrowers' right to foreclosure review
  

  Homeowners who've suffered financially because of improper foreclosure practices are entitled to have their case reviewed as part of a…

• Oct 28, 2011  Switching banks? Our checklists of what to consider
  

  Here are some things to consider when switching banks:

  If you’re going to switch banks, try to choose one you…

• Oct 25, 2011  Juvenile products must include product recall cards
  

  As of June 2010, many durable infant and toddler products—including cribs, play yards, strollers, and high chairs—were required to contain…

• Oct 25, 2011  CFPB and Education Department offer tips for student borrowers
  

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Education have teamed up to launch a new Know Before You…

• Oct 03, 2011  States can expand enrollment using 'presumptive eligibility'
  

  Health care advocacy organization Families USA has released a brief document outlining some important changes that will occur as the…

• Sep 30, 2011  Surviving spouses must file to receive unused gift tax exclusion
  

  WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded estates of married individuals dying after 2010 that they must file an…

• Sep 27, 2011  Act quickly: WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross class action proposed settlement
  

  NOTE: Deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 28. Act now!

  Victims of the ID Theft Breach at WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross have until…

• Aug 28, 2011  Sample complaint letter and email
  

  Consumer Action offers a sample complaint letter and an email complaint template. You can cut and paste these documents below.…

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